Cicero - Self Initiation into the Golden Dawn Tradition_Part 01

The Theoricus Grade
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shall webesweptawayby theTempest, but weshall hold thebridles ofthe
Winged Steeds of Dawn. And we shall direct the course of the Evening
Breeze tofly before Thee!
o Spirit of Spirits! 0 Eternal Soul of Souls! 0 Imperishable Breath of
Life! 0 Creative Sigh! 0 Mouth whichbreathest forth and withdrawest
the life ofall beings, in theflux and refluxof Thine Eternal Word, which
is the DivineOcean ofMovement andof Truth!
Give the Theoricus Sign. Go to the West of the altar. With the white end of the wand,
trace the lesser invoking pentagram over the rose. Put the wand aside.
Inhale the fragrance of the rose. As you partake of the rose, meditate on the talismanic
emblem you have chosen for an extended period of time. Take as much
time as you need for the meditation.
Perform the Reverse Circumambulation. Then go to the East and Say:
I now release any Spirits that may have been imprisoned by this ceremony.
Depart in peace to yourabodes andhabitations. Gowith the blessings
of SHADDAI ELCHAIl
Perform the LBRPwith the black end of the wand.
(Say:)I nowdeclare this temple duly dosed.o
Suggested Reading
TheOnly Way to Learn Astrology, Volumes I, 2, and 3 by Marion D. March and
Joan McEvers. (An excellent trilogy of books which will help the
magician become proficient in understanding the science of Astrology.)
TheComplete Book ofIncense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham
(Note: Write a report on the book. Try to find new associations of
incenses that you think could also be applied to the Sephiroth.)
Cunningham's Encyclopedia ofMagical Herbs by Scott Cunningham
(Note: Write a report on the book. Try to find new associations of herbs
that could be applied to the Sephiroth.)
The Secret Lifeof Plants by Christopher Bird and Peter Thompkins
(An intriguing look at the hidden powers of plants.)
"Images of Growth in the Hermetic Arts," by Gareth Knight-published in The
Golden DawnJournal, Book 3: The Art ofHermes